MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US UNKNOWN HIP IMPLANT; UNKNOWN ACETABULAR SCREW

Catalog Number UNK HIP

Device Problems Loss of Osseointegration (2408); Osseointegration Problem (3003)

Patient Problems Cyst(s) (1800); Edema (1820); Foreign Body Reaction (1868); Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction (1907); Pain (1994); Discomfort (2330); Osteolysis (2377); Inadequate Osseointegration (2646); No Code Available (3191)

Event Date 09/29/2016

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

Event Description

Pcf and medical records received.After review of medical records the patient was revised due to metal on metal right total hip arthroplasty with metal hypersensitivity reaction.The patient developed pain and discomfort.Preoperative workup including cobalt and chromium blood levels were elevated and an mri of the right hip disclosed periacetabular hypersensitivity reaction with pseudocyst formation consistent with metal-on-metal alval hypersensitivity.Operative notes reported, the fascial layer was abundant with fluid formation.The soft tissues were discolored in a grayish tinge secondary to metal hypersensitivity reaction.Acetabular component was noted to be grossly loose.The abnormal wearing and displacement of the acetabulum caused some region of posterior wall lysis and loss of integrity.Doi: (b)(6) 2006, dor: (b)(6) 2016 (right hip).

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

Manufacturer Narrative

Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provision of 21 cfr, part 803.The report may be based on the information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary : no device associated with this report was received for examination.The information received will be retained for potential series investigations if triggered by trend analysis or other events within the quality system.Depuy considers the investigation closed.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed, and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

Manufacturer Narrative

Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary : no device associated with this report was received for examination.The information received will be retained for potential series investigations if triggered by trend analysis or other events within the quality system.Depuy considers the investigation closed.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed, and the investigation will be re-opened as necessary.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN HIP IMPLANT
• Type of Device: UNKNOWN ACETABULAR SCREW
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46581 0988
• MDR Report Key: 9829587
• MDR Text Key: 183711701
• Report Number: 1818910-2020-07781
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 02/21/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/13/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNK HIP
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/14/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 70 YR